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I have practiced exclusively family law in Orange County for the almost 15 years that I have been licensed. I am a Specialist in Familyt Law, Certifed by the State Bar of California. Ihave been recognized as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers, and as a SuperLawyer. I was recognized by OC Metro as top Family Law Attorney in Orange County in 2009. I am passionate about helping the families that come to me and hope to assist them reach a better place in their life. The legal process can be gruelling but it does not have to be devastating. With a pragmatic, thorough, and cooperative effort we can find and obtain solutions,and resolution, together.
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Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
Certified Family Law Specialist, 3230 E. Imperial Hwy., Ste. 315, Brea, CA, 92821
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Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2012
Fired Her
Hired her and fired her in the course of 3 weeks. She put on a good show to get my case and after that and numerous phone calls she operated in bad faith, was disorganized, didn't return calls. I couldn't tolerate such unprofessionalism and canned her.
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2012 | Child Support
Mediocre
She's average at best. Used her to modify child support. Would probably use someone else moving forward.
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2011 | Family
Should have read the reviews
Lesson learned. I should have read the reviews online from Martindale, Avvo and others before I hired this attorney. I hired her in regards to a support order modification as my ex wife's income had increased. I found that the McCune Law Firm did not return calls. Sometimes I waited 7 - 10 days befor...
Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2011
BEWARE
This is my own opinion any nothing more. I would stear clear from this attorney. Overcharged, sloppy work on my case, late for almost every meeting and court date. Comes across on first meeting then downhill from there.
Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Not recommended
I had a bad experience with the attorney. There was a lack of organization and attention to details on my case. Her responsiveness was really poor with phone calls unanswered for weeks. She showed no commitment toward settling the case, looking for leverage opportunity areas and did not take action o...
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer's work. I practice only criminal law, so when an Orange County client has a family law issue, I refer them to Mrs. McCune. Every client has raved about Mrs. McCune's work ethic, knowledge and courtesy."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.
Disbarment issued in CA, 2016
updated on 05/23/2016Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2013
updated on 01/08/2014A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
2009 Top Lawyers, OC Metro Magazine
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2005
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2004
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2001 - 2009
, Law Office of Brenda McCune
2000 - 2001
, Stegmeier & Gelbart
1999 - 2000
, Law Office of Richard Sullivan
2009 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionChair, Orange County Regional Standing Committee
2009 - Present
Brea Chamber of CommerceMember
2007 - Present
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Yorba Linda Chamber of CommerceMember
Member
2003 - 2011
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsMember
2001 - 2004
Executive Committee of the Family Law Section, Orange County Bar Assn.Director
Wife's separate property contribution to acquisition of family home confirmed to her and ordered to be reimbursed.
Trial court found for Client/Wife, residence confirmed to her as a separate property gift to her from her father.
Custody to Father, visitation to Mother. Mother sentenced to 40 hours community service for violation of court order.
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